Planning and Zoning Board

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, August 18, 2021 6:00 PM Deltona Commission Chambers * In an effort to reduce the possibility of exposure of residents to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are allowing limited public access into the Commission Chambers and practicing social distancing with the Planning and Zoning Board Members, staff, and residents. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:08 pm. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: 4 - Chair Patricia Northey Vice Chair Ruben Munoz Secretary Allen Pfeffer Member Susan Berk Excused: 1 - Member Jody Lee Storozuk Absent: 2 - Alternate Manuel Rodriguez Alternate Steven Webster A. Election of Officers Mr. Paradise called for nominations for Chairperson, Vice Chair and Secretary. Member Berk nominated Member Northey for Chairperson. Member Munoz nominated himself for Chair. Member Ms. Northey nominated herself for Chair. The motion carries by the following vote: For: 3 - Member Northey, Member Berk and Member Pfeffer Against: 1 - Member Munoz Chairperson Northey called for nominations for Vice-Chair. Member Munoz nominated himself, the motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Northey called for nomination, for Secretary. Chairperson Northey nominated Member Pfeffer for Secretary. With there being no more nominations the motion passed unanimously. City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 9/10/2021 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 18, 2021 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes of May 19, 2021 Motion by Susan Berk, seconded by Ruben Munoz, to accept the Minutes of May 19, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 4 - Chair Northey, Vice Chair Munoz, Secretary Pfeffer and Member Berk 4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: A. Presentation - General overview of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) / Granny Flats. Mr. Paradise entered into the record that this topic will be presented at the next meeting. 5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comment shall be permitted at the end of agenda items only and shall not exceed two minutes. Chairperson Northey opened public forum. There being no one, public forum was closed. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-36 - Project No. CU21-0001 - A request to amend Resolution No. 2020-01 approved by the City Commission on March 16, 2020, for a Community Residential Home Conditional Use to provide a wider range of client services. Mr. Paradise stated Resolution No: 2021-36 is a request to amend a condition previously approved for a community residential home located at 2001 Dalton Avenue. He explained a community residential home is a facility that gives care for certain user groups like the elderly or disabled and can be located within a single family dwelling unit as a conditional use. Community Residential Homes cannot be within a 1000 feet of another community residential home. They can serve no more than six (6) clients. The intent being to ensure that these facilities are small scale, neighborhood oriented and integrated into the community. This community residential home was approved with conditions by the City Commission on March 16, 2020. The Applicant has requested to remove the condition regarding minimal to moderately disabled adults. Member Munoz asked about the remaining conditions. Mr. Paradise confirmed all other conditions remain the same. City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 9/10/2021 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 18, 2021 Member Pfeffer inquired if the parking area and access is going to be adequate. Mr. Paradise answered affirmative. Motion by Member Munoz and seconded by Member Pfeffer, to recommend approval, Resolution No. 2021-36, Project No. CU21-0001 - A request to amend Resolution No. 2020-01 approved by the City Commission on March 16, 2020, for a Community Residential Home Conditional Use to provide a wider range of client services. For: 4 - Vice Chair Munoz, Chair Northey, Member Berk and Secretary Pfeffer B. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-35 - Project No. CU21-0002 - Request to allow a conditional use to permit a daycare center within an R1-A, single family district for property located at 988 Elkcam Boulevard. Mr. Paradise provided a summary of the item. He noted the applicant is requesting to repurpose the building which previously served as a place of worship with a daycare use. He stated the following conditions must be fulfilled: obtain a new business tax receipt prior to the relocation of the daycare facility from 875 Elkcam Boulevard to 988 Elkcam Boulevard, connect to central sewer when service comes immediately available right at the property, maintain 25 foot buffers naturally vegetated on the North, East and West sides of the property, install shrubs, within the 25 foot landscape buffer along Elkcam Boulevard, provide foundation landscape plantings along the front of the building facing the street or parking area, and prior to Certificate of Occupancy the applicant will provide an appropriate dumpster location and enclosure design consistent with the City of Deltona Land and Development Code. Member Pfeffer inquired as to the number of children already at the facility in use. Mr. Paradise suggested that the Applicant be better at answering these types of questions. Will the playground be required to fenced. Mr. Paradise replied yes the playground will be required to be fenced as per Department of Children and Families. Member Berk asked is there a requirement of how often the trash must be removed and if is there is a rodent problem within the city associated with these dumpsters. Mr. Paradise stated that this is a contract between the exclusive hauler Waste Pro and the City. Trash will be picked up and discarded at least once a week. Mr. Paradise stated there is not a rodent problem within the City. However, on occasion the city may get complaints of vermin associated with various activities. Member Munoz inquired about traffic flow and appropriate parking requirements. Mr. Paradise confirmed traffic will be managed and this daycare will require children be walked to the door and not permitted to walk in the parking lot alone. Chairperson Northey inquired if the buffer will remain as they are and was the existing sign staying. Mr. Paradise stated the sign will be refaced. Ms. Karen Nehr 988 Elkcam Boulevard, the applicant, confirmed currently the daycare is City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 9/10/2021 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 18, 2021 servicing children between the ages of two (2) years old and four (4) years old totaling 102 children. This facility will facilitate the VPK only. It was confirmed that the daycare is open to any member of the public not only members of the church. Chairperson Northey opened public forum. Jose Serralles 1041 Elkcam Boulevard inquired if the zoning will change. Mr. Paradise stated the zoning will not change. Mr. Serralles also brought to the attention of staff his concerns regarding the speed of drivers. Mr. Paradise stated that the City is putting in five (5) foot wide paved shoulders on each side of that roadway, between Fort Smith Boulevard and Sylvia Drive. This will allow for vehicles to keep moving. Jazlyn Heywood 2250 Fillmore Avenue spoke regarding her concerns about traffic and the landscape buffers.. Ms. Heywood also had concerns about traffic and the buffers. Mr. Paradise stated the daycare is going to involve staggered drop offs/pick-ups, which will smooth out noticeable traffic spikes. The buffer will be monitored by the City. If they want to alter the buffer, they will need to notice surrounding properties and alter the conditional use approval. If the applicant does not stay consistent with the conditions, the City Code Compliance Division will become engaged. Member Berk asked what is the distance between the old and new facility. Mr. Paradise confirmed it is over a half mile. Member Munoz made comment regarding the traffic and driving patterns of and in Deltona. Indicating that speed and carelessness is a concern within the city. Chairperson Northey noted that on Debary Road near Debary Elementary there is signage which posts the speed of motorists. Mr. Paradise noted speeding is an issue within the city. Chairperson Northey closed the public forum. Motion by Member Munoz seconded by Member Pfeffer, Resolution No. 2021-35, Project No. CU21-0002 - Request to allow a conditional use to permit a daycare center within a R1-A, single family district for property located at 988 Elkcam Boulevard. For: 4 - Vice Chair Munoz, Chair Northey, Member Berk and Secretary Pfeffer 8. STAFF COMMENTS: Mr. Paradise noted that these items will be going before the City Commission on September 20, 2021. 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: Mr. Pfeffer inquired what the duties of the Secretary are. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:02 pm. City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 9/10/2021 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes August 18, 2021 __________________________ Pat Northey, Chairperson __________________________ Renee Cairney, Board Secretary City of Deltona Page 5 Printed on 9/10/2021